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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.04, 23,926.48 and 6,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.04, 23,926.48 and 6,717.04 is: 10,075.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.04 : 23,926.48 = 6,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.04/23,926.48 = 6,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.04x = 23,926.48 × 6,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.04x = 160,715,123.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,715,123.22/15,951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.53

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